Clinton Backers Launch
A Vigorous Counterattack

WASHINGTON -- After four days of deafening silence, President Clinton's backers launched a vigorous counterattack Sunday, calling allegations of sexual misconduct a political "vendetta."

A key figure in the strategy is first lady Hillary Rodham Clinton. Friends said Mrs. Clinton "is focused" and maintained that there be "a game plan." While many people wonder how she is dealing with the allegations, which...